Reducing Gangs and Recidivism Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2017)
Reducing Gangs and Recidivism Act of 2017
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to report to Congress on recidivism.
Additionally, the bill directs the BJS to provide technical assistance for states to implement best practices to combat gangs.
DOJ must also evaluate and report to Congress on the effectiveness of DOJ programs in combating gangs.
What just happenedJun 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2017
- Jun 26, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 23, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House